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Super Data Export

Somuchtodo

Hi, I'm trying to get everything in order to comply with new superstream requirements coming in 1 June. I've only got 2 employees and have put all their super info into Reckon. When I choose export a Super Data Report comes up and there is a heading for Fund ABN. I know the Fund ABN's but there is no space to enter that information under the Employee Payroll and Compensation tab. Is that information required and if so, where do I enter it?

Accepted answers

Kris_Williams

unless it’s an SMSF fund the ABN isn’t required. The USI is a key component. If you are going to import a Saff file into the super clearing house you can do a test run and it will alert you to any errors

I imported many files initially and slowly fixed up errors

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Kris_Williams

I imported many files initially and slowly fixed up errors

Somuchtodo

Thank you so much Kris. Another step closer. No doubt I"ll have more questions coming your way.

Kris_Williams

Feel free, I just hope I can answer them

Ann_10524711

Hi Kris

I refer to your previous comment regarding super data export.

We are having trouble uploading our SAFF file into the Care super clearing house. We have an error as follows;

'Required fund ABN not specified when fund ESA was specified'

interestingly this only relates to employees who have SMSF. It appears like all details are correct on the Reckon file. Is there something I might be missing?

Is this something you can help with? Thanks

Kris_Williams

With SMSF funds you have to add a supplier for the fund, entering ABN and bank details in there. You have to create a super payroll item for this fund and link it to the supplier just created. Then you have to use this item in the relevant employee’s super settings

Ann_10524711

Hi Kris, are you able to explain exactly how I do that please.

Do you mean set up the (SMSF) super fund as a new 'supplier' like our general suppliers?

Then do you mean set up a new payroll item for each SMSF? How is that linked to the Supplier?

How is this item then linked to the employee?

Appreciate any advice you can provide. Thanks

Kris_Williams

have you got multiple SMSF’s?

When you setup a new super payroll item it asks the name of the agency to which the liability is paid. Use the new supplier

Then go to the employee and in the super tab select that payroll item instead of the one that is already there, filling out the details you already have in the other one. Then delete the original

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Kris_Williams

actually I have had to use this process for all super funds regardless of SMSF or industry funds. But you only need 1 of each. If 2 people use the same fund you only need 1 supplier and super payroll item

Ann_10524711

Yes we have multiple SMSF's. I will try this tomorrow and let you know how I go.

Thank you

Datarec

If you are setting up SuperStream in Reckon and have noticed a "Fund ABN" column in the Super Data Export report, but cannot find anywhere to enter a Fund ABN against the employee, this is generally expected behaviour.

For APRA-Regulated Super Funds

You do not need to enter the Fund ABN in the employee's Super Details.

For standard APRA super funds, the key identifier is the USI (Unique Superannuation Identifier). As long as the following details have been entered correctly, you should be able to proceed:

Super fund
Member number
USI

For Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)

If the employee belongs to an SMSF, additional information is required.

Please ensure that:

The SMSF has been created as a Supplier in Reckon.
The SMSF ABN has been entered under:Supplier → Additional Info → Tax Reg. ID
A valid Electronic Service Address (ESA) has been entered.
The SMSF supplier is linked to the relevant super payroll item.

If You Receive an ABN/ESA Error

If you encounter the error: "Required fund ABN not specified when fund ESA was specified" this is usually caused by the SMSF ABN not being entered in the correct location.

To update it:

Open the SMSF supplier record.
Select the Additional Info tab.
Enter the SMSF ABN in the Tax Reg. ID field.
Ensure the ABN is entered as numbers only, with no spaces.

Also confirm that:

The fund is configured as SMSF rather than APRA.
A valid ESA has been entered.
The employee's member number has been entered.
The supplier is linked to the employee's super payroll item.

Recommended Next Step

Once the setup has been verified, create a test SAFF export and upload it to your clearing house.

This will normally identify any remaining missing or incorrect information before super contributions are lodged.

Reference Documentation

Setting up your Reckon Accounts Hosted file for SuperStream

View the Reckon SuperStream Setup Guide

This guide includes information on:

Super fund setup
Supplier setup
Tax Reg. ID (ABN) requirements
APRA funds versus SMSFs
SAFF file exports

Summary

APRA funds: Use the correct USI. The Fund ABN is generally not required in employee setup.
SMSFs: Enter the ABN in Supplier → Additional Info → Tax Reg. ID, ensure a valid ESA is entered, and link the supplier to the payroll item.
Validation: Run a SAFF export and test upload to confirm the configuration is correct.

Ann_10524711

Hi Datarec

Thank you for the additional information.

I think we have set up everything correctly but are now encountering the following error

'Required Fund ID not specified' This is in relation to SMSF's

Are you able to provide any advice as to what might need to be amended /changed / checked for this?

thanks

Kris_Williams

when you entered the supplier name for the SMSF did you enter the ABN in there?

Datarec

QuickSuper FAQs | CareSuper | CareSuper

Clearing house start-up guide —> has a section titled "Adding a self-managed super fund (SMSF)"

Summary

The "Required Fund ID not specified" error generally means that CareSuper Clearing House cannot identify a valid SMSF record for the contribution being submitted. The most common causes are incomplete SMSF setup details, including ABN, ESA, bank account information, or an SMSF record that has not yet been fully validated by the clearing house. Review and update the SMSF details in CareSuper Clearing House, then resubmit the contribution.

Recommended Troubleshooting Steps

Review the SMSF's ABN and ESA details.
Confirm the SMSF is active in Super Fund Lookup.
Verify the employee is linked to the correct SMSF record.
Revalidate or re-add the SMSF within CareSuper Clearing House if available.
Resubmit the contribution after making any corrections.

If the error continues after these checks, contact CareSuper Employer Support to confirm whether the SMSF record has been successfully created and validated within their system.

What to Check

For the affected employee's SMSF, please review the following:

SMSF ABN
- Ensure the ABN is entered correctly and is currently active.
Electronic Service Address (ESA)
- Confirm the ESA is correct and matches the details provided by the SMSF trustee.
Bank Account Details
- Verify the SMSF bank account information is complete and accurate.
Fund Setup Status
- Check that the SMSF has been fully registered and accepted within CareSuper Clearing House.
Employee Fund Link
- Confirm the employee is linked to the correct SMSF record and not an outdated or incomplete fund setup.

If all details appear correct, removing and re-adding the SMSF within the clearing house may trigger validation and create the required fund identifier.

Reckon Accounts Hosted does:

Calculate superannuation contributions.
Record super liabilities.
Generate payroll data for contribution processing.

Reckon Accounts Hosted does not determine:

Fund identifiers used by CareSuper Clearing House.
SMSF registration or validation status.
SuperStream compliance of the SMSF.
Internal fund records maintained by the clearing house.

Because of this, the error is typically related to the clearing house configuration rather than the payroll setup in Reckon Accounts Hosted.